Daily Archives: July 19, 2018

Two views of Democratic fundraising

Positive: For the first time in a generation, there is a Democrat running for Congress in every single district in the state. Most of those candidates vying to unseat Republicans will likely lose. Many are running in districts where President … Continue reading

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Santa Fe ISD to install metal detectors

If that’s what they want… Metal detectors will be installed in all four of Santa Fe ISD’s campuses after its Board of Trustees voted to accept at least 16 devices that had been donated by two private companies and Lt. … Continue reading

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The power to pay more for electricity

Deregulation really does create jobs. When Texas deregulated electricity markets 16 years ago, the Public Utility Commission created the website Power to Choose to help consumers through the power buying experience. But what was promoted as an easy, free way … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 16

The Texas Progressive Alliance is old enough to remember a time when Republicans thought cozying up to Russia was a bad idea as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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